Date:         Thu, 29 Jan 2004 10:03:25 -0800
Reply-To:     Matthew <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
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From:         Matthew <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: I found a nice block heater for the wasserboxer!
Comments: To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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this is what i've done with backpacking stoves many times....

David Marshall wrote:

> This morning it warmed up to -20C and my truck would not start.  When you
> crank over the motor, it barely moved.  So, I took out a 1970s vintage
> Coleman catalytic heater.  I then put this heater right under
> the oil pan of the wasserboxer motor and let it sit there for about 1h.  The
> truck fired right up!
>

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